sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl 

variants or sizeable

: fairly large : considerable

a sizable donation

sizableness noun

sizably

ˈsī-zə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of sizable

• large
• substantial
• considerable
• huge
• big

Examples of sizable in a Sentence

a sizable portion of the population

He won by a sizable margin.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another challenge for families might be that home prices are modest, but childcare costs account for a sizable share of household budgets. — Andrew Moran, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

With a sizable beam of 45 feet, Whisper offers ample space for both lounging and entertaining across five decks. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

The trustee overseeing that trust has authorized limited payments to fund previous legal bills and Reiner’s jail commissary account, but has held off on allowing a more sizable outlay. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

The old Catholic church in Duratón had ample parking and was far enough from sizable towns to escape the largest crowds. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sizable

• advisable
• amortizable
• crystallizable
• customizable
• exercisable
• inadvisable
• oxidizable
• polarizable
• realisable
• realizable
• recognisable
• recognizable

Kids Definition

sizable

adjective

siz·​able

variants or sizeable

ˈsī-zə-bəl 

: fairly large : considerable

sizably

-blē 

adverb